NATO and the G7 expressed this Friday their commitment to the “sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Ukraine, assuring that they do not accept the annexation of four Ukrainian territories by Russia.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg spoke Friday with US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, saying they both share “concern” over the annexation of Ukrainian territory through “fake referendums.” , and showing his commitment to the “sovereignty and territorial integrity” of Ukraine.
The statement comes hours after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky submitted a formal application for NATO membership in response to Russia’s annexation of his occupied regions.
The G7 countries (the group of the seven most developed economies) also issued a statement today in which they commit to “never recognize the alleged annexations” of Ukrainian territories.
“We unanimously and strongly condemn the war of aggression against Ukraine and the continued violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity and independence,” the seven countries wrote in the statement.
The military offensive launched on February 24 by Russia in Ukraine has already caused the flight of more than 13 million people -more than six million internally displaced persons and more than 7.4 million to European countries-, according to the most recent data from the UN, which places this refugee crisis as the worst in Europe since the Second World War (1939-1945).
The Russian invasion – justified by Russian President Vladimir Putin, with the need to “denazify” and demilitarize Ukraine for Russia’s security – was condemned by the generality of the international community, which has responded by sending weapons to Ukraine and imposing them on Russia. political and economic sanctions.
Source: TSF
